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Excellent Stay Before Cruise

We spent one night (1/19/13) before our cruise. We did wait for about 45 minutes for the shuttle but we expected that. We were in the front seat so I hopped out of the shuttle & went inside to check-in before the others on the bus. I was #3 in line as a few people had just entered who drove there.
The room was very nice and clean. The bed was very comfortable.
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We ate at the restaurant when it opened, and really enjoyed the Chicken Salad Croissant and Club Sandwich. They were huge. We ordered the fruit cup with it and it was a very good sized portion. Service was quite slow as there were several of us who arrived at the same time. I had expected that as I'd read about it on previous reviews. However, we were in absolutely no hurry so it did not bother us.
We did not eat breakfast at the hotel as it seemed quite expensive to someone who would be on the ship shortly. I brought mini donuts to tide us over till the huge buffet on Lido Deck of the ship.
Shuttle to the port was efficient. We did not have to pay for the shuttle as we booked 2/29/12 before the $5 fee was instituted.
We also paid $20 for both of us to Welcome to Fort Lauderdale and had quite a long wait - 45 minutes. I called...We spent one night (1/19/13) before our cruise. We did wait for about 45 minutes for the shuttle but we expected that. We were in the front seat so I hopped out of the shuttle & went inside to check-in before the others on the bus. I was #3 in line as a few people had just entered who drove there.

The room was very nice and clean. The bed was very comfortable.edWe ate at the restaurant when it opened, and really enjoyed the Chicken Salad Croissant and Club Sandwich. They were huge. We ordered the fruit cup with it and it was a very good sized portion. Service was quite slow as there were several of us who arrived at the same time. I had expected that as I'd read about it on previous reviews. However, we were in absolutely no hurry so it did not bother us.

We did not eat breakfast at the hotel as it seemed quite expensive to someone who would be on the ship shortly. I brought mini donuts to tide us over till the huge buffet on Lido Deck of the ship.

Shuttle to the port was efficient. We did not have to pay for the shuttle as we booked 2/29/12 before the $5 fee was instituted.

We also paid $20 for both of us to Welcome to Fort Lauderdale and had quite a long wait - 45 minutes. I called a couple of times before they arrived. Next time I'll know better & take a cab back to the airport.

Next time we cruise from Fort Lauderdale, we will probably stay here again.More

Location was good to the airport and the cruise port. There is a large shopping center very close to the hotel. I did see that there was a shuttle you could get to the cruise port, but we did not use it so I can't give an opinion. Overall, a good pre-cruise stay.

The first time I stayed here, I had an issue with the smoke detector going off randomly... Long story, not much sleep, but a really nice room, so I gave them another chance. It is a very nice property. The rooms are spacious, the staff is friendly, and the beds are super comfy. We had a " tower" room, and it was very lovely, with a fairly nice view, especially for an airport hotel. The breakfast is good here, but not included. Parking is free. Only issue was with the wifi. It was so weak in our room that we couldn't stay connected. It was better in the morning, but I think there just wasn't enough bandwidth for the evening traffic... Next time I'm in ft lauderdale, I'll definitely consider it.

We had a great pre cruise stay. Newer and up to date hotel, big rooms, great beds and decor. Buffet bfast and nice lobby. Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with. Great stay and great service and experience!

Stayed: January 2013, traveled as a couple

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I have been staying here for years due to traveling for buisness. I would not pick any other hotel in the area due to there excellent staff. Kamal and Kevin are top notch guys that work the front dest and know me by name when I walk through the front door. The restaurant has exellent food and very friendly people. I love traveling to Fort Lauderdale and staying at the Cambria Suites due to the wonderful people that work there!! Limousine service for Cambria guests! Yes! Now if you are a Cambria guest you can ride in a limo for a lil more of a taxi price. Terima kasih Moritsio.

My husband and I stayed here the night before we embarked on a cruise. The hotel is relatively new, it is comfortable, clean, quiet and a fantastic deal if you want to leave your car there while you cruise. They will take you to the cruiseport and pick you up at the end of your cruise, and you can leave your car back at the hotel for free. Our shuttle driver, Winston, was helpful, informative and fun. We will definitely stay here again when we cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale!